A better world is possible!

Our chapter convention is up and coming! This is a huge opportunity to propose new ideas and changes to the chapter's highest body of governance, and even run for a leadership position! Never written a resolution before? That's okay! We are here to help. We are running 2 workshops to brainstorm, draft, discuss, and revise Resolutions and Bylaws Amendments to submit for the 2026 Pittsburgh DSA Chapter Convention! Proposed bylaw amendments and resolutions submitted for consideration at Convention must be submitted to the Coordinating Committee (via email) by September 3 at 11:59pm. We are also holding a workshop on what it means to run for Pittsburgh DSA's Coordinating Committee and the expectations for our chapter's leaders. Nominations for Coordinating Committee will be open by August 28th and close on September 11th. 

Meetings of the Pittsburgh DSA's Coordinating Committee. This body is the acting chapter leadership.

Workers have tremendous power to fight back against a system that treats them like dirt. As socialists, we believe the workplace is a key site of struggle that connects members of the working class and shows them the collective power they have to win a better world.Pittsburgh DSA supports labor organizing through:    •    Solidarity with workers (Supporting their picket lines, rallies, and other calls to action)    •    Helping to mentor workers looking to organize their workplaces (through EWOC)    •    Connecting socialists and union members who want to make their unions stronger, militant fighting organizations    •    Developing and training our members and the community. **Please note that the Labor Committee usually meets the 4th Monday of every month, in August we are meeting on the 5th Monday**

The ICE Out Priority was approved at the February 2026 General Body Meeting, and shall run until the end of June 2026 unless extended. This is a meeting of the ICE Out Priority's Steering Committee. Trump’s administration has deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a paramilitary force with no regard for the law. ICE is carrying out a campaign of intimidation and violence targeting immigrants and United States citizens. ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s lawlessness recently resulted in the murders of Keith Porter, Renée Good, Alex Pretti, and countless detainees.  In the aftermath, the administration intensified its assault on First and Second Amendment rights and issued oral directives to ICE to disregard Fourth Amendment protections and pursue warrantless searches of homes. To defend our communities, we commit to confronting ICE, CBP, and their public and private enablers.  With Pittsburgh DSA’s Committees as its backbone, and in cooperation with allied organizations, this campaign will take a multipronged approach to restrict, delegitimize, and weaken ICE and CBP operations in Allegheny County while building up rapid response infrastructure under the DSA banner. By the end of the priority period, Pittsburgh DSA will have:  Engaged in a pressure campaign against local government, businesses, and/or employers Engaged hundreds of people in anti-ICE rapid response methods  Strengthened the chapter’s rapid response infrastructure, including integration of DSA membership with existing rapid response networks Trained a core group of DSA members to provide security for future DSA events Strengthened its cross-committee communication and cooperation Created avenues of involvement for members of all experience levels Built a cross-movement coalition to sustain this work and advance the eventual abolition of ICE

Pittsburgh DSA hosts a monthly happy hour for workers to gather, build bonds across workplaces, and talk about organizing. We will be meeting at East End Brewing from 6:30-9pm. Bring a co-worker, invite your unionized friends and your yet-to-be-organized friends, and enjoy the solidarity!

Come join the mutual aid committee for our monthly meeting. Links to the call will be posted at least 1 hour in advance of meeting

This meeting will be reserved primarily for Committee and Chapter leaders. Members may attend, but they may not be given recognition to speak in order to prioritize leadership discussions. All chapter and committee leaders are invited to participate in this important discussion of committee and chapter business. These meetings are designed to help bring all chapter leaders closer together and engage in each other's work. This meeting is hybrid, but in-person attendance is highly encouraged. If you are a committee leader, please bring a list of all active projects that your committee is engaged with, and be prepared to share.